Antiquing in the Shenandoah Valley is a favorite pastime for many because there are dozens of antique stores between Lexington and Winchester, Virginia. And that doesn’t count the thrift shops that also wind up with antiques. It seems like every small town has at least one shop dedicated to the art of product hide-and-seek. What is it you’re after?
The Shenandoah Valley is home to Virginia’s largest antique mall – Factory Antique Mall – located in Verona. Spanning 150,000 square feet and hosting hundreds of booths full of treasures, it’s a good thing they also have a cafe. One can spend hours perusing glassware, pottery, clothing, jewelry, furniture, books, art, and so many other things. If you don’t leave with something, you probably didn’t look hard enough.
Create your own antiquing road trip with some of TripAdvisor’s top rated antique shops in the Shenandoah Valley.
More than 60 dealers are spread across Strasburg Emporium‘s 52,000 square feet, and they regularly highlight new arrivals to help you keep a look-out for that must-have on your wish list.
More than 70 vendors keep things tidy and updated at Shenandoah Valley Flea Market in New Market. Reviewers consistently remark about the interesting things they find at SVFM and how organized the booths are.
“This is a regular stop for us when traveling to PA. Love this flea market.”
–Â sheryllarry, Warrenville, SC
There’s a cat in the building?! That’s all it takes to make us stop at Rolling Hills Antique Mall (or anywhere else, for that matter). Whiskers, inspector cat extraordinaire, is also a greeter. What will he lead you to find?
Alpha and Omega is a good name for an antique shop. Merriam-Webster defines alpha and omega as “the beginning and ending.” That tracks. This author likes to think of it from Semisonic’s point of view in Closing Time: “every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” What new beginning will you find at Alpha and Omega in Waynesboro?
We found another cat! Copper is the checkout cat at Duke’s Antiques in Lexington, or at least, that’s where this author has most often found him. He oversees the 150+ vendors and holds down the tissue paper so it doesn’t fly away.
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Located in downtown Staunton, 17 E. Beverley Antiques is comprised of independently owned shops. It’s a “mall” in a convenient, walkable area. Each shop specializes in different types and eras of nostalgia. Peruse the variety while shopping and dining in downtown.
“Great finds in here! Make sure you go upstairs to all the amazing vintage clothes!!!”
– Heather D., Plymouth, MI
Every visit to Winchester should include a stroll down the Pedestrian Mall in Old Town to visit the shops and dine around. You’ll find Blue Peacock Antiques in the midst of it all. A bright and airy 9,000 square feet, it holds what you’d expect: furniture, art, glassware, vintage toys, pottery, and more.
There are so many great antique shops in the Shenandoah Valley that we couldn’t possibly highlight them all. Tell us your favorites by connecting with us on Instagram or Facebook.
Header image: Duke’s Antiques, Lexington, VA. Photo by Steven Shires and courtesy of Lexington & Rockbridge Area Tourism.
